Word: hayton
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Although few Negroes are inclined to take direct action when their race is slurred, sultry Songstress Lena Home, dining in a Hollywood restaurant with her white husband, Musical Director Lennie Hayton, took umbrage when a nearby patron voiced an insult at the singer and her race. Pretty Lena responded with drumfire-a hurricane lamp, some dishes and three ashtrays. Her startled detractor wound up with a gash over his eye. By the time cops arrived, cooler heads had prevailed, and no charges were brought by either side...